# ShadowShare vs IKOS SMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowShare at 60% against IKOS SMS's 0%. ShadowShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (371 vs 1). IKOS SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IKOS SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShadowShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowShare has 371 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ShadowShare's written reviews are positive against 0% of IKOS SMS's.

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, IKOS SMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowShare | IKOS SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikos-sms/id6751810701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHERUS .CO -SMC LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612647261) | [Ming Da Tong Da Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310191516) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadowShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259)

This app helps you manage, test, and export proxy nodes. It allows importing free nodes or your own subscriptions, organizing them, and running speed tests. A premium version offers ad-free usage and additional features.

**Highlights:** Proxy node importing, Subscription management, Node organization and search, Latency and download speed tests, Batch testing, Node export to external clients, Regional availability checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowShare Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ShadowShare Pro Quarterly | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| ShadowShare Pro Annual | $25.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app overall
- 👍 New version is good
- 👍 Many nodes available
- 👍 Free nodes
- 👍 Best node sharing tool on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Most nodes unusable
- 😞 Nodes don't work
- 😞 Cannot open websites
- 😞 Subscription not updating
- 😞 SSL error connecting to server

**Reported bugs**

- High-anonymous nodes not displayed after update
- Subscription not updating
- SSL error when connecting to server
- Copying clash configuration to clipboard results in nothing when pasted
- Subscription conversion returns 400, 403, 404 errors

**Requested features**

- Show high-anonymous nodes after update
- Limit node count to under 50
- Add speed test and one-click node filtering function


### IKOS SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikos-sms/id6751810701)

Efficiently manage multiple SIM cards from devices like W3700 for centralized SMS sending/receiving, history lookup, and missed call alerts. Consolidate all your numbers into one device for enhanced communication convenience and work efficiency.

**Highlights:** Multi-SIM card management, Centralized SMS sending and receiving, SMS history lookup, Missed call reminders, Device compatibility (W3700)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowShare free?

ShadowShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IKOS SMS free?

IKOS SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShadowShare or IKOS SMS?

ShadowShare is rated higher. ShadowShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while IKOS SMS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ShadowShare or IKOS SMS have ads?

ShadowShare shows ads; IKOS SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShadowShare or IKOS SMS?

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, and IKOS SMS every 2 months. Most recently, ShadowShare was updated on October 30, 2026 and IKOS SMS on October 21, 2026.

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